Short Description of the PresentationModern video communication, including video streaming and interactive video communication, is playing an increasingly
important role in our everyday life. In fact, it is estimated to account for as much as 70% of the total network traffic. In this talk, we look at the underlying technologies and various design
approaches to optimizing the Quality of Experience (QoE) of the video. We cover a wide range of technologies, from the commercially deployed ones including DASH, WebRTC, Wi-Fi and LTE to those
currently being studied in the context of 5G. We share our outlook on the technical challenges for video communication.

Short Description of the
PresentationIn 2016 wind power passed hydroelectric power in U.S. to become the number one source of
renewable generating capacity. The presentation will help you to understand the wind power, its history and future trends globally and nationally. It will also discuss advantages and disadvantages of
wind power, onshore vs. offshore wind farms, and new innovative wind turbine designs.

You can RSVP using the link below.https://embs-gaonkar-2017.eventbrite.com

Short Description of the PresentationData driven decision making is common place in modern life,
from picking a movie on Netflix, to buying a computer on Amazon. Yet data driven diagnosis systems are a far cry from reality in the modern clinic. Developing such systems is challenging because a)
medical data tends to sit in silos b) it tends to be heterogeneous containing images, text and test report numbers collected in a longitudinal and often irregular fashion. Efforts are on to address
both challenges. We are developing large structured databases from patient data silos for targeting neurological and spinal pathologies. Simultaneously, we are also creating algorithms and software
to mine the imaging and textual data for future utilization in automated diagnoses recommendation systems. This presentation will present current progress made towards each of these
goals.

Short Description of the
PresentationIn general we can talk about two groups of applications. Group one is applications that have been designed with robotics in
mind. Examples are use of robotics in factories, like car manufacturing. The second group are applications that are typically done by humans. However, they are suitable for robots. Our focus is on
these applications. These include a series of actions that are repetitive and are done typically by humans in laboratory settings.

Short Description of the
PresentationModern grids are different than the traditional power networks in various aspects. They interconnect different types of
energy sources and loads. They comprise ac and dc components and circuits. Finally, they are designed to operate independently or connected to the large power networks. The dc micro grids have
attracted much attention recently due to the advances in dc components. Stability of such systems is an attractive area of research especially when nonlinear components such as constant-power loads
(CPLs) exist. In this presentation, dynamic modeling, stability, and safe operation of dc network powered by solar power is introduced. The destabilizing effect of CPL is considered and an advanced
adaptive control mechanism is introduced to mitigate it. Hardware tests on an interconnected dc network is presented to support theoretical conjectures.

Short Description of the
Presentation
The coming generation of robotic products will need to incorporate vision as an inherent feature and capability. Doing so in servo based systems bring with it a special set of challenges. This
presentation will discuss the impact of using servo
based systems for articulated arms and then adding closed loop camera controls. Elite Robotics is a startup that is working on a 3D camera and robot targeted at bench top assembly tasks. Our robot
incorporates our 3D camera into the robot controls using the techniques discussed. The Elite Robotics MiniMe Robot and 3D camera will be demonstrated.

Short Description of
the PresentationShort Description of the Presentation An estimated 22% of US energy is used in the residential
sector. Since the current portfolio of US energy sources is heavily tilted toward fossil fuels, the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions makes reducing residential energy use a major priority.
This presentation will focus on an ongoing residential “experiment” in the indirect reduction of carbon emissions through the use of site-specific choices in energy efficiency and renewable energy
subsystems. Basic principles, design choices, implementation results, and future implications will be discussed.

Short Description of the
PresentationThis presentation will give a high-level overview of recent scientific discoveries and achievements in robotic space
exploration across our Solar System. The future directions for robots to explore space are very exciting and promising: from exploring the oceans of Europa to imaging (one day) continents on
Earthlike ExoPlanets at neighboring stars in our galaxy.

Short Description of the
PresentationOver the years, significant geomagnetic disturbances (GMD) caused power system blackouts in North America and other regions
around the world. These events had created a certain level of concern in the electric power industry about the implications of geomagnetically induced currents (GIC) flowing into the neutrals of
large power transformers. The presentation will cover the following topics:

How GIC is induced and factors that influence its
magnitude

Impact of GIC on power transformers and electric
power system

History of recent significant GMD
storms

Methods to protect against the impact of
GIC

Recent industry standards activities in this
area

Dr. Girgis will also present a
short overview of the nature of different types of electromagnetic pulses (EMP) and their possible impacts. The presentation is primarily for students.

You can RSVP using the link below.http://embs-williamson-2016.eventbrite.com

Short Description of the PresentationWearable sensors have become ubiquitous in the world of
fitness tracking and quantified self, but data from these devices is limited to basic analysis. Vivonoetics, with our software platform VivoSense, enables continuous data to be analyzed with accuracy
and repeatability. VivoSense is a sensor agnostic software that combines multiple sensor data onto one analysis platform. Sensor data can be synced together, making data collection
possibilities for academic and clinical research boundless. This presentation will give an overview of the VivoSense software, how it meets the needs of a universal physiological data analysis
program and its built in alogrithms that provide quality physiological end points for research.

Short Description of the PresentationThis talk is an excerpt from a Home AreaNetwork Study. The Southern California Edison Home Area Network (HAN) team was tasked with implementing a study that includes measurements of HAN coverage, interference, and
multi-path channels in the home

This study had benefits such as:

•Identifying the radio frequency coverage characteristicsneeded for a reliable communication between the Smart meter and HAN devices in single family homes (SFH) of different size and
layouts

•Ensuring compatibility between the Smart meter and HANdevices in environments with extreme interference

•Informing the industry on the need for products to enhanceRF coverage and mitigate RF interference and multipath issues

Short Description of the
PresentationThis seminar will expand upon the emerging technology that is called "Internet of Things." The speaker will discuss how
electronic devices are able to connect and communicate with each other. Mr. Atrizadeh will discuss the development of smart devices (e.g., smart cars, smart homes) and the concerns over privacy,
security, and regulation. The speaker will discuss drones and how they are used by the military, law enforcement, and civilians. Mr. Atrizadeh will discuss data security, big data, and major security
concerns. He will also assess recent court cases and relevant laws.

Short Description of the
PresentationEngineering of an inverter from concept to architecture to detailed design will be covered with a practical approach that
meets high reliability requirement and cost limitations of automotive applications. System architecture will be derived from initial concept and system requirement. Selection of critical components
will be discussed. Finally, power loss analysis of a three-phase inverter will be presented in detail for optimized design of power stage.

Short Description of the PresentationThis talk is an excerpt from a Home Area Network Study. The Southern California Edison Home Area Network (HAN) team was
tasked with implementing a study that includes measurements of HAN coverage, interference, and multi-path channels in the home. The HAN Radio Frequency Study was performed at 11 different dwellings
representing a variety of building structures and layouts.

This study had benefits such as:

• Identifying the radio frequency coverage characteristics needed for a reliable
communication between the Smart meter and HAN devices in single family homes (SFH) of different sizes and layouts.

• Ensuring compatibility between the Smart meter and HAN devices in environments with
extreme interference.

• Informing the industry on the need for products to enhance RF coverage and mitigate RF
interference and multipath issues.

Short Description of the PresentationEffecting a positive patient-outcome is a complex problem. The medical device and pharmaceutical industries make considerations for how
to incorporate technology transfers, new formulations and re-formulations, stability parameters, manufacturability, product placement, hospital systems, and home use. System engineering is a
discipline that focuses on solving the problem of complexity, whether for Apollo 11 or for a medical product as simple as a epipen. In fact, US and international regulations on these products require
many aspects of systems engineering be applied, though not always named. We can ask the right questions and tailor best practices from traditional systems engineering to the medical space. This
presentation will discuss the application and tailoring of systems engineering to the "non-traditional: field of medicine.

Short Description of the PresentationThe quality of power in today’s electrical network has recently seen a decline. Due to the type of loads that are
introduced to the electrical network today, the power is compromised. Harmonics, poor power factor

and voltage stabilization seem to e the main issues today. This
presentation will focus primarily on issues experienced in today’s typical electrical network. It will describe the issues seen today and will display some typical solutions to reduce the effect of
poor power quality.

Short Description of the PresentationOver the years, significant geomagnetic disturbances caused power system blackouts in North America and other regions
around the world. These events had created a certain level of concern in the electric power industry about the implications of geomagnetically induced currents (GIC) flowing into the neutrals of
large power transformers.

The presentation will cover the following topics:

How GIC are induced

Harmful effects of GIC in power
transformers and electric power systems

You can RSVP using the link
below.sylmarconverterstation.eventbrite.com

Short Description of the PresentationThe Sylmar Converter Station is the southern converter station of the electric power transmission line Pacific DC Intertie
which transmits electricity from the Celilo Converter Station outside The Dalles, Oregon to Sylmar at the northern outskirts of Los Angeles, California. The converter station converts the 500 kV
direct current to alternating current at 60 Hz and 230 kV synchronized with the Los Angeles power grid.

The station capacity is 3100 megawatts. In 2004, the original station with a capacity of 2000 MW, including the mercury arc
valve groups, was retired, and the capacity of Sylmar East was increased to 3100 MW. LADWP is the operating agent of the Converter Station, which not only serves LADWP customers, but operates for
other utilities partner, such as Southern California Edison (SCE), and the cities of Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena. The Station Tour will begin with a quick dinner and networking for members. The
tour will then continue with a presentation on the history of the station, current operations, and discussion of the future upgrade. After the presentation, members will be given a tour of the
facility.

Please be prepared to present identification for the tour. In addition, closed toe shoes and long pants are required for
the tour. Detailed directions will be provided a day before the tour to the IEEE members that are registered.

Short Description of the PresentationThe smart grid is mainly composed of six basic systems: power generation system, distribution system, transmission network,
data management and processing system, smart metering system, and customer information system. The architecture of communication technologies of the upcoming smart grid is yet to be defined. Thus, we
are going to challenge different communication technologies. For instance, Wideband Communication Systems (UWB) and Bluetooth as a short-range wireless communication technology are suitable for
communication between metering modules and end customer device. This presentation provides an overview of smart grid communication technologies. Motivation and vision of the smart grid will be
explained. Smart grid communication requirements and architectures will be explained in detail. Also, Smart grid challenges are studied and presented. Finally, five major communication technologies
will be presented in detail and compared.

PES Technical
Presentation:A New Age on Energy Management and Control
Solutions

Where:ITT Technical Institute
12669 Encinitas Ave
Sylmar, CA 91342

When:Wednesday May 18, 2016
6:00 – 6:30 PM: Pizza & Networking

6:30 – 7:30 PM: Presentation

You can RSVP using the link
below.arriola.eventbrite.com

Short Description of the
PresentationIn today’s highly capital investment oriented industrial business any electrical shutdown brings huge losses. This
presentation will discuss the use of Energy Management and control system (EMCS) which gives

operation efficiency and energy
management. Energy management and control system can be scalable, distributed or centralized solution and covers LV/MV/HV electrical systems apart from giving connectivity to DCS. The presentation
will discuss different applications that provide control, monitoring, protection and communication of all the information to a dynamic graphical HMI to accomplish system level health condition and
diagnostic. In this presentation we will also talk about different EMCS sub-applications that help reduce maintenance cost and increase reliability of the electrical systems for different industrial
applications. The technology is evolving and as faster and more reliable electrical data becomes available, this provides more flexibility to use the data/ information, our presentation will also
touch on the cybersecurity concerns surrounding today’s electrical automation systems.

Short Description of the PresentationBy the year 2020, there will be more than 20 billion connected things in the world to
facilitate home automation, smart metering, smart cities transportation, asset tracking, and additional ways to make our life more efficient and safer. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi work well for short
distances between the connected devices. On an urban scale Low Power Wide Area Network enables long range communications between battery powered devices without depleting rapidly their energy supply.
Our speaker, Steven Jillings is playing an active role in the world of Low-Power Wide-Area Network (LPWAN) based technology that is expected to be embedded in 40 percent of the total IoT Market by
2020. Mr. Jillings will share an overview of LPWAN and its new emerging markets enabled by the LPWAN.

Short Description of the PresentationThe presentation will be an introduction to High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission and its role in the electric
transmission industry. Topics that will be covered are:

The Glendale Community College Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) chapter
invites you to attend its 1st Annual Maker Faire. College and high school students from the LA County Region will showcase their original projects. There will be judging for 1st ,
2nd, and 3rd place awards. Information sessions will be offered focusing on STEM careers. Come meet industry professionals and enjoy a FREE continental breakfast and lunch. If
you are interested in showcasing your project, please RSVP below and specify your interest when registering.

Short Description of the PresentationUnder frequency relays are the most reliable tools for load shedding in active power generation deficiency conditions,
especially in industrial power grids. In this presentation, the importance of dynamic modeling and transient stability analysis of industrial grids for under frequency load shedding relay (UFLSR)
setting is discussed, and an algorithm for automatic UFLSR is presented. The presented algorithm utilizes a comprehensive transient stability module to find out the contingencies which are not
safe for the operation of the plant and the load shedding actions are unavoidable. Under frequency load shedding relays are set such that the power grid preserves the electricity in service for
critical loads, and frequency is maintained in permissible limits. In addition, the simulation results for the application of the algorithm in a real power plant are shown and
discussed.

Short Description of the
PresentationOn Aug. 12, 2013, the famous “Hyperloop Alpha’ was published. Consequently, the world was introduced to the ‘fifth mode of
transport’. On January 2015, the journey to build a full scale, full speed Hyperloop Development system (DEVLOOP) started in downtown Los Angeles. In this presentation, a system overview of the
DEVLOOP will be presented. This includes the upcoming Propulsion Open Air Test (POAT) that is

designed to validate the
architecture of Hyperloop’s electromagnetic propulsion and associated power electronics.

Short Description of the
PresentationBluetooth Low Energy, now called Bluetooth Smart, has quickly become the standard of smart devices, enabling real-time
access to connected homes, cars, and now, medical devices. Bluetooth Smart offers ultra-low energy operation of high-speed wireless data across a wide platform of devices, from thermostats and
smartwatches to Medtronic’s new MiniMed Connect device. A Bluetooth Smart certified medical device, coupled with a smartphone or other smart device, will empower patients with unprecedented access to
their medical data, while their primary care providers can view health events in near-real time. The universal connectivity of Bluetooth Smart, along with the rise in smartphones, will allow for
unprecedented access of patient data, enabling improved methods of care.

The IEEE Helping the Community!!!
This year, the IEEE SFV Section will be collecting non-perishable, nonexpired canned/boxed foods at its year-end banquet, to be donated to local food banks in the San Fernando Valley area.

Note: Please RSVP only if you are planning to attend the event. The SFV Section reserves a seat for every RSVP to a cost, so any no-shows are the Section's expense. In addition, all names
RSVP'ed in the IEEE members categories will be cross-checked with membership database for accuracy.

Cost: $0 for IEEE SFV Section members, $5 for IEEE Non-SFV Section members, $10 for non-members. Any cost is payable at the door.

Short Description of the
PresentationArc Flash incidents have been given increasing attention in the last several years. The devastation of an electrical arcing
event can leave incurable burns or worse, destroy equipment and property and take a large toll on the employer, building owner and lives of the employee(s) affected. What methods can a design
engineer or facility engineer employ to minimize the arc flash energy? What designs can reduce the risk of the arc flash hazard in the first place? What are the minimum requirements required by the
NEC, both 2011 and 2014 Codes? The presentation will cover answer these questions and offer suggestions for improving the safety and minimizing the risks associated with electrical arc flash
incidents.

Short Description of the PresentationIn the power industry, customer demand must be balanced in real-time with utility supply. In the past, this task consisted
of estimating demand and providing for the supply in advance, and dispatching the supply to meet the demand in real-time. Now, as more and more variable energy resources such as wind and solar are
coming on-line, the task of balancing demand and supply is creating very real challenges for those responsible for operating the grid. Mr. William Barlak will speak on the nature of the challenges
and how the power industry aims to meet them.

Short Description of the
PresentationVoltage sags (also known as “voltage dips”) are short duration reductions in voltage magnitude. Their duration is typically
between a few cycles of the power system frequency and a few seconds. The interest in voltage dips is mainly due to their impact on end-user equipment. Industrial processes may malfunction or shut
down due to a voltage dip resulting in significant financial losses. Voltage dips are due to short-duration increases in current magnitude, whereas voltage dips due to short circuits and earth faults
are of most concern for customers.

Short Description of the PresentationDemand for new surveillance capabilities for usage in airport screenings and battlefield security check-points has led to
the development of terahertz imagers and sensors. There are several advantages of imaging at terahertz frequencies compared to microwave or infrared: the wavelengths in this regime are short enough
to provide high resolution with modest apertures, yet long enough to penetrate clothing. Moreover, unlike in infrared, the terahertz frequencies are not affected by dust, fog, and rain.
Several groups around the world are working on the development of terahertz imagers for various applications. One option is to use passive imaging techniques, which were very successful at
millimeter-wave frequencies, by scaling in frequencies to terahertz range. However, the background sky is much warmer at terahertz frequencies due to high atmospheric absorption. Since passive
imagers detect small differences in temperatures from the radiating object against the sky background, at these frequencies passive imagers do not provide enough scene contrast for short integration
times. On the other hand, in an active imager, the object is illuminated with a terahertz source and the resulting reflected/scattered radiation is detected to make an image. However, the glint from
the background clutter in an active terahertz imager makes it hard to provide high fidelity images without a fortunate alignment between the imaging system and the target. We have developed an
ultra-wideband radar based terahertz imaging system that addresses many of these issues and produces high resolution through-clothes images at stand-off distances.

Short Description of the
PresentationAlthough unique potentials of terahertz waves for chemical identification, material characterization, biological sensing,
and medical imaging have been recognized for quite a while, the relatively poor performance, higher costs, and bulky nature of current terahertz systems continue to impede their deployment in field
settings. In this talk, I will describe some of our recent results on developing fundamentally new terahertz electronic/optoelectronic components and imaging/spectrometry architectures to mitigate
performance limitations of existing terahertz systems. In specific, I will introduce new designs of high-performance photoconductive terahertz sources that utilize plasmonic antennas to offer
terahertz radiation at record-high power levels of several milliwatts – demonstrating more than three orders of magnitude increase compared to the state of the art. I will describe that the unique
capabilities of these plasmonic antennas can be further extended to develop terahertz detectors and heterodyne spectrometers with single-photon detection sensitivities over a broad terahertz
bandwidth at room temperatures, which has not been possible through existing technologies.

Short Description of the PresentationDeploying photovoltaic arrays (PVs) has attracted much attention in recent years in domestic affairs and abroad. However,
integrating PVs sources into the grid is challenging due to the poor controllability and predictability that is characteristic of these sources, which have variable and intermittent natures. The
presentation will discuss about some of these challenges and the possible solution.

Short Description of the
PresentationEmploying renewable energy sources has attracted much attention in recent years in domestic affairs and abroad. However,
integrating renewable energy sources into the grid is challenging due to the poor controllability and predictability that is characteristic of these sources, which have variable and intermittent
natures. The presentation will discuss about some of these challenges and the possible solution.

Short Description of the
PresentationRecent years have witnessed vigorous research and development of an Artificial Pancreas system (AP), which attempts to
“close the loop” through communications between continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps. This technology aims to relieve patients with type 1 diabetes from the responsibility of manual insulin
dosing. Physiological modeling is a pragmatic methodology for explaining observed dynamic effects, interpreting experimental data and predicting system responses to stimuli. This discussion will
cover three main aspects of AP development: (1) characterizing “insulin sensitivity”, one of the most critical parameters of glucose-insulin physiological modeling; (2 improving the short-term blood
glucose forecasting through structural design of optimal estimator and predictor; and (3) designing an advisory system to help type 1 patients with insulin dosing decisions.

Short Description of the
PresentationThe presentation focuses on the recent advancement in Stepper Motor Design. The presentation will summarize the existing
and new stepper motors, work principles, and application.

PES Technical Presentation: What you need to know about Surge
Protection

Where:ITT Technical Institute
12669 Encinitas Ave
Sylmar, CA 91342.

When:Thursday, May 14, 2015

6:30 – 7:00 PM: Pizza &
Networking

7:00 – 8:00 PM: Presentation

You can RSVP using the link below.ieeesfv.eventbrite.com

Short Description of the
PresentationThe presentation focuses on the need for surge protection in facilities today. Includes an overview of protecting MV levels
down through your LV facility distribution. Discuss the importance of sizing, placement, and the physical installation of Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) minimizing the effects of transient surge to
your equipment. We will also review the most recent changes and or requirements for surge protection with the governing bodies (UL, NEC).

Short Description of the PresentationThe presentation will help you to understand the fundamental difference between bolted fault and arc fault. It will also
discuss the principles of protection systems and their applications. What is the necessity of a protection system? What are the types of protection? What is the role of circuit breakers and what of
arc flash protection relays?

Short Description of the PresentationThe presentation will explore the requirements of the electrical infrastructure in order to support the next generation
microgrids. Traditionally microgrids have been based on generators and usually used for emergency or critical load continuity. The next generation microgrids need to integrate inverter-based
generation resources, especially renewable energy sources.